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Springfield, Missouri

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

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Job Description

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

Position: Speech-Language Therapist (SLP)

Shift: PRN Days

Schedule: Varied

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health a. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech-Language Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is 60-bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

How You'll Contribute

  • Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  • Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
  • Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
  • Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Speech-Language Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Other requirements

of the position include the following:

  • Education: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
  • Licenses: Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with MO Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Accepting new Grads

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off for full-time employees.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and document patients’ conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and educate patients and families about treatment and progress. Assist with discharge planning and supervise clinical fellows, students, and support personnel.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current licensure with the Missouri Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are required. Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire; strong organizational and communication skills are expected, and new graduates are accepted.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient and Family EducationPatient CounselingClinical SupervisionOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 30 employers

11
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match